KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Skoda Kylaq starting price is anticipated to be Rs 8 lakh.
- It will feature the 1.0L 3-cylinder TSI engine.
- Appears to be a subdued version of the Kodiaq.
The Skoda Kylaq, the upcoming sub-4 meter SUV from the Czech Republic brand, was spotted testing again ahead of its launch on November 6th, 2024. According to several media reports, the pricing of this car will be interesting, and it will be heavily inspired by the Skoda Eloraq, the all-new E-SUV, which is likely to launch here next year. Let's take a closer look at the photos, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive news.
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Skoda Kylaq
The highly camouflaged Kylaq appears to be a compact version of the Skoda Kushaq. Even from all the coverage, I can easily identify the Kylaq's headlight placement at the bumper, with DRLs above, just like many other cars nowadays. The roof rails on this sub-4 meter car create the perception of it being an SUV; however, from the photos, it seems that it will not have a ground clearance greater than 180 mm.
Talking more about it, the Kylaq will feature the signature Skoda grille found in larger models like the Kodiaq and Superb. It will also come with 17-inch wheels, and the powertrain will consist of the same 1.0L TSI 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 114 PS and 178 Nm of torque. The available transmissions will be a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic torque converter.
This is a product of Skoda's 2.5 plan, and recent news has emerged that Mahindra and Mahindra are in talks to buy a 50% stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL).
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Verdict
Better late than never, Skoda is finally stepping into the sub-4 meter SUV segment and is gearing up to launch the Kylaq, which will compete with cars like the Brezza, Nexon, Fronx, Venue, and Sonet. There is a strong possibility that this SUV will succeed, as Indian customers have always accepted Skoda cars, and the company has a better acceptance rate than most other European brands selling cars in the mass market. Now, we'll have to wait and see how it looks in real life.
